The artistic narrative surrounding Frank Ocean often frames him as an enigmatic, reclusive musician whose notoriously secretive (and infamously long) recording processes result in fully-formed projects being dropped seemingly out […]
Interview with Maps & Atlases
I had the opportunity to watch my favorite band, Chicago-based Maps & Atlases, for the fourth time on Saturday, October 24th at the Basement East in East Nashville. For the […]
Mono/The Ocean Mesh Post-Rock and Metal on Their New Split EP, Transcendental
As a way of celebrating the fact that Japanese post-rock band, Mono, have recently signed to Pelagic Records, the record label owned by The Ocean brainchild Robin Staps, the two […]
of Montreal Gives Intense, Impressive Mercy Lounge Performance
Of Montreal has solidified a well-deserved reputation for being a band best enjoyed live—not just for their intense light effects and dancing characters, but also because of Kevin Barnes’ engaging […]
The 90s called…
Nashville-based indie band Bully is bringing back grunge and I couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s so so so refreshing to have a band that kicks it old school. Do you […]
In-Studio With Linear Downfall
Last week WRVU’s Travis Weaver sat down with Nashville’s very own, Linear Downfall. Listen to the full interview below, and check out their experimental tunes right here!
How To Lose Fans and Alienate People By Janet Jackson
Recent concert goers expected to have a fun night out at Janet Jackson’s “Unbreakable” tour when their memories were stolen from them as Instagram deleted not only content, but also […]
Beach House Serves Dessert
Beach House is one of those bands that has a “brand.” Not in the consumerist sense, per se, but in an artistic one. In other words, if there’s one thing […]
“Perfect”: The “Style”-ish Single That Has Fans Swiftly Crafting Conspiracy Theories
“And if you’re looking for someone to write your break-up songs about / Baby I’m perfect,” sings Niall Horan of One Direction, all but confirming that “Perfect,” 1D’s latest single […]